Congressional Testimony: Comments on the Discussion Draft to Reauthorize the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program
| May 15, 2018 |
First Focus is a bipartisan children’s advocacy organization dedicated to making children and families a priority in federal policy and budget decisions. Our organization …
The Harmful Consequences of Work Requirements and Other Obstacles on Children and Families
| May 14, 2018 |
MAY 14, 2018—Each year, effective federal programs give parents the power to provide their children with affordable healthcare, nutritious food, stable housing, and early …
Letter to Congress: Limiting Access to Housing Assistance Hurts Families and Children
| May 7, 2018 |
Access to housing assistance remains extremely limited—only one in four families who are eligible for rent assistance in the United States receive it. First …
Our Kids, Our Future: Solutions to Child Poverty in the U.S.
| April 13, 2018 |
Child poverty remains high in the U.S., with nearly 1 in 5 children living in households below the poverty line. Children experience poverty at …
Statement: Executive Order on Reducing Poverty in America by Promoting Opportunity and Economic Mobility is Bad for Kids
| April 11, 2018 |
First Focus responded to the Executive Order, Reducing Poverty in America by Promoting Opportunity and Economic Mobility, signed yesterday by President Trump, which would weaken public …